Guidebook for Waiʻanae
Food Scene
super good food, lines may be long, so recommend looking them up on Yelp and calling ahead of time.
18 locals recommend
My Cafe
563 Farrington Hwysuper good food, lines may be long, so recommend looking them up on Yelp and calling ahead of time.
Sushi Bay
590 Farrington HwyGood sushi, try the "mix don" bowl. They give big servings!
This is chain restaurant in Hawai'i that has been around for years! Good food all around, lots of selection. For breakfast the the apple napple and a portuguese omelet sandwich. You may want to get seconds.
6 locals recommend
Zippy's Kapolei
950 Kamokila BlvdThis is chain restaurant in Hawai'i that has been around for years! Good food all around, lots of selection. For breakfast the the apple napple and a portuguese omelet sandwich. You may want to get seconds.
Really close to you, puerto rican restaurant in Mākaha Valley, try the shrimp mofongo, plantains, gondule rice and don't forget the Tres leches cake, it's really good. Call ahead pick up and eat it at home!!
67 locals recommend
Coquito's Latin Cuisine Restaurant
85-773 Farrington HwyReally close to you, puerto rican restaurant in Mākaha Valley, try the shrimp mofongo, plantains, gondule rice and don't forget the Tres leches cake, it's really good. Call ahead pick up and eat it at home!!
Great Thai food, located in Maili so it's pretty close, everything is good don't forget the thai ice tea, ask them if they can make it less sweet if possible.
43 locals recommend
Spicy House
87-730 Farrington HwyGreat Thai food, located in Maili so it's pretty close, everything is good don't forget the thai ice tea, ask them if they can make it less sweet if possible.
Parks & Nature
And a beautiful beach. If you hike up the mountain you'll be above the buildings and have a cool view, for some awesome pics at sunset of Mākaha Valley. Mauna Lahilahi is a sacred place used to mark the passage of time in ancients days. It was also a place for fish spotting, once you get to the top you'll see why. The trail starts up the ridge on the street side of the mountain, be careful as this is crumbly rock, you should be fine just don't be cliff hanging. :)
8 locals recommend
Mauna Lahilahi
And a beautiful beach. If you hike up the mountain you'll be above the buildings and have a cool view, for some awesome pics at sunset of Mākaha Valley. Mauna Lahilahi is a sacred place used to mark the passage of time in ancients days. It was also a place for fish spotting, once you get to the top you'll see why. The trail starts up the ridge on the street side of the mountain, be careful as this is crumbly rock, you should be fine just don't be cliff hanging. :)
Go westward till you can't go any further (about 15 min drive from Mākaha), Park at the end of Farrington Hwy, don't leave any valuables in your car. This is a beautiful hike, but don't forget the water as it is hot hence the name "Ka 'ena" - the red hot. Bring your water bottle, best to do the hike in the early morning to avoid the sun or in the later afternoon. If the is cloud cover then you lucked out!!! At the end is the sea bird sanctuary, you'll see bird nests all over the place!!
66 locals recommend
Ka'ena Point
Farrington Hwy Go westward till you can't go any further (about 15 min drive from Mākaha), Park at the end of Farrington Hwy, don't leave any valuables in your car. This is a beautiful hike, but don't forget the water as it is hot hence the name "Ka 'ena" - the red hot. Bring your water bottle, best to do the hike in the early morning to avoid the sun or in the later afternoon. If the is cloud cover then you lucked out!!! At the end is the sea bird sanctuary, you'll see bird nests all over the place!!
A beautiful paved hike with a great view. Very popular and not too crowded on the WEEKDAYS. Ends with a light house at the top and some great Picture opportunities especially if you do a super early bird hike and catch the sunrise (yes it's on the east side and you'll need to wake up very early to get there, but hey, your here to see some stuff and experience some cool stuff right, so get your butt up and let's do this, you won't regret it!)
66 locals recommend
Makapuʻu Lookout
Kalanianaʻole HighwayA beautiful paved hike with a great view. Very popular and not too crowded on the WEEKDAYS. Ends with a light house at the top and some great Picture opportunities especially if you do a super early bird hike and catch the sunrise (yes it's on the east side and you'll need to wake up very early to get there, but hey, your here to see some stuff and experience some cool stuff right, so get your butt up and let's do this, you won't regret it!)
Arts & Culture
On Saturdays there is a farmers market, good place to get some local food ideas, try the organic produce and don't forget the "Lomilomi" normally there is a practitioner there where you can experience the healing touch of Ancient Hawai'i's massage practice (with a modern twist, traditionally our healing traditions were had much to do with our cultural belief system, but you can benefit from part of the physical aspect of it)
18 locals recommend
Waianae Farmers' Market
86-120 Farrington HwyOn Saturdays there is a farmers market, good place to get some local food ideas, try the organic produce and don't forget the "Lomilomi" normally there is a practitioner there where you can experience the healing touch of Ancient Hawai'i's massage practice (with a modern twist, traditionally our healing traditions were had much to do with our cultural belief system, but you can benefit from part of the physical aspect of it)
Shopping
This is a brand new shopping mall that went up in 2016, situated in Kapolei (O'ahu's so called second city). A malls a malls a mall.
89 locals recommend
Ka Makana Ali'i
91-5431 Kapolei PkwyThis is a brand new shopping mall that went up in 2016, situated in Kapolei (O'ahu's so called second city). A malls a malls a mall.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a brand new movie theatre, built in 2016, you actually can reserve your seats online, so no stress. The seats are super comfy and a much better than the average movie experience!
33 locals recommend
Regal Kapolei Commons 12
4450 Kapolei PkwyThis is a brand new movie theatre, built in 2016, you actually can reserve your seats online, so no stress. The seats are super comfy and a much better than the average movie experience!
Drinks & Nightlife
This up scale bar and grill is right across the street from Aulani, yes touristy but a great place for some drinks, live music and good food. You'll like it, if you sit outside you can be right next to the live music. We go there every once and a while, good drinks and cocktails. MUST TRY the bulgogi tacos, you'll probably want more!
162 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina
92-1048 Olani StThis up scale bar and grill is right across the street from Aulani, yes touristy but a great place for some drinks, live music and good food. You'll like it, if you sit outside you can be right next to the live music. We go there every once and a while, good drinks and cocktails. MUST TRY the bulgogi tacos, you'll probably want more!